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00:20:47

Efficient irrigation: save water and maintain yield

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2020/07/18

Recent research has shown why and how to manage soil variability under irrigation, while tech advances, such as smartphone apps, have made it a lot easier to do. Carolyn Hedley, from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research talks with Alison Stewart about the outcomes of the government funded Maximising the Value of Irrigation project, which had a major focus on arable soils. Co-funders of the project included FAR, Vegetable Research & Innovation Board, Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Environment

00:18:58

Winter weed management in white clover

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2020/07/11

Winter is the best time to get on top of weeds in white clover seed crops. FAR’s Richard Chynoweth outlines some management strategies for a range of weeds, including sow thistle. Resources: FAR Focus 3 - White Clover: A growers guideBroadleaf weeds of arable crops - Ute GuideGrass weeds of arable crops - Ute Guide

00:21:48

KPMG insights on arable

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2020/07/04

Food provenance, digital high streets and seeking out niche markets…what are the opportunities and what can we do to make the most of them? Ian Proudfoot, author of the recently released 2020 KPMG Agribusiness Agenda, talks all thing arable with FAR CEO Alison Stewart. www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:17:46

Cows + cereals = reduced N and methane

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2020/06/27

Altering cows’ diets to include arable products such as grains, and maize and cereal silages can reduce urinary N concentrations and methane emissions, whilst maintaining or increasing milk quality and production. Pablo Gregorini, Professor of Livestock Production at Lincoln University explains the research. www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:13:18

Future proofing weed, pest and disease management

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2020/06/20

Resistance, residues and registration all threaten ongoing access to synthetic agrichemicals. FAR CEO Alison Stewart explains how these ‘Three Rs’ led to FAR’s involvement in a multi-million dollar MPI-funded research programme called A Lighter Touch, which is developing effective, integrated weed, pest and disease management systems for New Zealand arable and horticultural growers. www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:19:43

But wait, there’s more – progress in biosecurity

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2020/06/13

The arable industry has tackled several weed, pest and disease incursions in recent years. FAR’s Ivan Lawrie discusses how the arable industry has responded to these, and what’s being done to manage new threats such as Brown Marmorated Stink Bug and Fall Army Worm. www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:22:30

Arable road trip - June 2020

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2020/06/06

Each month Cut the Crop! takes an on-air road trip, stopping off with FAR growers in the regions to find out what’s on their minds. This month, we’re with Guy Wigley in Waimate, Roscoe Taggart in North Canterbury, Henry Reynolds in the Wairarapa and Paul Mackintosh in Whanganui, talking about how the drought has impacted on crop sales, livestock management and decisions around next year’s contracts. www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:25:35

Cherishing herbicides – hold on to what we’ve got!

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2020/06/06

The weeds are fighting back…herbicide resistance is an increasing problem across the globe. Weed management expert Carol Mallory-Smith from Oregon State University applies her knowledge to the New Zealand situation, while FAR’s Matilda Gunnarsson provides an update on the latest findings on herbicide resistance in New Zealand. www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:18:08

OverseerFM just got easier for arable!

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2020/05/30

FAR’s ProductionWise® recording system just got better…it can now export farm data directly to OverseerFM. ProductionWise® Manager, Melanie Bates explains how this development will save time and money for growers developing OverseerFM nutrient budgets. www.productionwise.co.nz

00:13:59

BYDV and aphids - to spray or not to spray?

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2020/05/23

As early sown cereals approach tillering and seed treatment protection runs out, how do you manage cereal aphids and the risk of BYDV? FAR cereal expert Jo Drummond explains the pros and cons of reaching for an insecticide versus biding your time and letting natural aphid predators and parasitoids do their work. Resources: FAR Focus 12 - Integrated Pest ManagementCrop Action, Edition 162 www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:13:08

Biopesticides – what are they and do they work?

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2020/05/09

Biopesticides…What are they? Do they work? How? What questions should you ask before buying them? FAR CEO Prof Alison Stewart outlines the pros and cons of these new technologies and how they can fit into integrated weed, pest and disease management programmes on your farm. Resources: Biopesticides - Good Management Factsheet www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:18:22

Arable road trip - May 2020

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2020/05/02

Each month Cut the Crop! takes an on-air road trip, stopping off with FAR growers in the regions to find out what’s on their minds. This month, we’re with Steve Wilkins in Southland, Steven Bierema in Mid-Canterbury, Hugh Ritchie in Hawkes Bay and Alan Henderson in Waikato, talking about the COVID-19 lockdown period and the transition from harvesting last year’s crops to establishing this year’s. www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:14:44

Last chance for slug control this autumn!

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2020/04/25

Slugs never sleep! It’s been a dry summer, so slug pressure has generally been low this autumn. However, FAR’s Abie Horrocks says keep monitoring, because any slugs that are around, will still be active, and it doesn’t take much rain to increase their numbers to damaging levels. Abie also outlines some integrated pest management (IPM) approaches to dealing with these slimy pests. Resources: FAR Focus 12: Integrated Pest ManagementSlug baits available in New Zealand www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:24:23

US crops and no-till - how do we compare?

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2020/03/28

What’s happening in the US corn world? Allister Holmes (FAR) returns from the Mid-west with the latest on US climate, corn markets, machinery and more. www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:20:51

Nitrogen - managing within limits

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2020/03/21

How well do you understand the nitrogen cycle and the different soil tests associated with growing crops? Farm Systems expert Diana Mathers (FAR) runs through a quick Nitrogen 101 refresher and touches on a couple of soil N test options. Resources: Quick Test Mass Balance Tool & User GuideAmaizeNCereal Disease ManagementNitrogen in Perennial Ryegrass Seed Crops www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:21:33

World first crop pest eradication

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2020/03/09

Collaboration between government, growers, industry and local community in the Wairarapa has culminated in a world first eradication of pea weevil. Karen Williams, Federated Farmers Arable Chair, explains how the four year pea growing ban led to this great result. www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:21:27

Transforming variability into profitability

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2020/03/09

How do you set up crop management zones within a paddock and why would you bother? Allister Holmes (FAR) explains how harvest yield monitor data can be converted into profit and loss maps for your farm. www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:19:13

Cereal cultivars - finding your perfect match

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2020/03/09

Cereal expert Jo Drummond (FAR) outlines some important genetic traits to look for when selecting cereal cultivars for the coming season. Resources: FAR Cultivar Evaluation bookletsCereal Disease Management www.cutthecrop.co.nz

00:25:39

FAR then and now – 25 years of adding value

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2020/03/09

Two for the price of one! Join current and past FAR CEOs, Alison Stewart and Nick Pyke for a chat about past, present and possible future arable research, as FAR celebrates its 25th birthday. www.cutthecrop.co.nz

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